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Part III: Taking a Hold of History: How Black Families Can Provide the Best Hertiage-Based Curriculum


There are several opportunities for black families to provide an all-encompassing heritage-based education without the help and assistance of virtual charter schools.

  • Use the public library for great black and other cultural children's books. These books allow black children to see themselves in books and others who don't.

  • Use the public library to search for more in-depth books about black and other histories. Although some books may be advanced for younger children especially, gather the information and tailor it accordingly. For example, you may do a lesson on the Civil War. Expand upon your children's Civil War education and research if there were black photographers during the Civil War, for example. Or do a study about black slave masters. It's all about going far and beyond the norm.

  • Buy encyclopedias about black and other histories. Tape or buy documentaries about black and other histories from TV, or buy them online. The PBS store is a great place to start
  • Visit important cultural landmarks around your area, your state, the US and the world. Bring reading to life by visiting the places where history was made.

  • Visit cultural museums. These sites are great places for more in-depth studies. Taking your children to visit cultural museums help your children to go beyond the surface and into the realm of real learning.
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